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artichoke

Either of two plants belonging to the sunflower family, parts of which are eaten as vegetables. The common or globe artichoke (Cynara scolymus) is a form of thistle native to the Mediterranean. It is tall, with purplish-blue flowers; the leaflike structures (bracts) around the unopened flower are eaten. The Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus), which has edible tubers, is a native of North America (its common name is a corruption of the Italian for sunflower, girasole). (Family Compositae.)



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Byline: bryan webb DURING the autumn months I tend to use globe artichokes a lot more, I seem to have it in my head their season runs from September, when they are actually available from early July.
In discussing the health benefits of the artichoke, and the way it promotes healthy fat digestion and metabolism, we are talking here about the true artichoke the globe artichoke The alternative Jerusalem artichoke is not an artichoke at all, but a member of the sunflower family In discussing the health benefits of the artichoke, and the way it promotes healthy fat digestion and metabolism, we are talking here about the true artichoke: the globe artichoke.
Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) You should still be harvesting these knobbly tubers - no relation to the globe artichoke - which are ideal for adding to winter soups, baked or combined with sweet, dried fruits and spices in pies.
 
 
 
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